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How to Create a WhatsApp Account Without a Phone Number (Anonymous & Private) for Under $0.99

Looking for how to create a WhatsApp account without a phone number, anonymously and privately, without using your real SIM? This 5-minute guide shows you exactly how to register WhatsApp with a disposable virtual number from SmsEmpire for less than $0.99 — no personal data, no SIM swap, no recurring subscription.

Quick summary

  • Cost: less than $0.99 per SMS.
  • Total time: 5 minutes.
  • Privacy: your real number is never exposed.
  • Automatic refund if the code doesn't arrive.

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Steps to create WhatsApp without a real number

1. Install WhatsApp on a phone or emulator

Download WhatsApp on your phone, or use an Android emulator like BlueStacks on your PC. Don't type your real number yet — we'll use a virtual one.

2. Rent a virtual number for WhatsApp on SmsEmpire

Open SmsEmpire, sign up for free and top up $1 of balance. In the SMS Activations panel search for "WhatsApp" and pick a low-cost country (Indonesia, India or Vietnam are usually under $0.99). Click Rent number.

Create your anonymous WhatsApp now

Rent a virtual number from $0.35 and receive the SMS in seconds.

Go to SMS Activations

3. Enter the virtual number in WhatsApp

Copy the number SmsEmpire assigns to you and paste it into the WhatsApp registration screen. Select the matching country code and tap Next.

4. Receive the SMS code in your dashboard

In under 30 seconds the 6-digit code appears in your SmsEmpire dashboard. Copy it, paste it into WhatsApp, and your anonymous account is live. If the code never arrives, you're refunded automatically.

5. Lock down your profile

Use an alias, skip the real photo, and turn off Read Receipts and Last Seen from Settings → Privacy. You now have a fully anonymous WhatsApp for less than a dollar.

Tips to keep your account anonymous

  • Use a different virtual number for every new WhatsApp account.
  • Never link your personal email or real number in the profile.
  • Need the number long-term? Use Full Rent inside SmsEmpire.
  • Never use anonymous accounts for banking, government or any KYC service.

Frequently asked questions

Can I create WhatsApp without a real phone number?

Yes. WhatsApp requires a number to verify, but it doesn't have to be your personal SIM. With a disposable virtual number from SmsEmpire you receive the SMS and create the account without exposing your real number.

Is it legal to create an anonymous WhatsApp?

Yes, as long as you don't use it for impersonation, fraud, banking or KYC services. For privacy, second accounts or testing it's fully legitimate.

How much does it cost to create WhatsApp with a virtual number?

On SmsEmpire the WhatsApp SMS price starts under $0.99 depending on the country. You only pay if the code arrives; failed rentals refund automatically.

Can I reuse the same virtual number twice?

No. Virtual numbers are single-use for WhatsApp. If you want another account, rent a fresh number.

Does WhatsApp detect virtual numbers?

SmsEmpire numbers are real mobile-carrier numbers, not generic VoIP, so WhatsApp accepts them like any other SIM.